returned to Indonesia and became directly active in the institutions of Study and Human Resource Nahdlatul Ulama (Lakpesdam NU) as the Coordinator for Study and Research from 2000 to 2002. Together with some the young leaders of other NU, Misrawi published a thought journal in Lakpesdam titled "Tashwirul Afkar" and made himself the editor of this journal from 2000 to 2005. In 2006, Misrawi continued graduate studies (post-graduate) at the School of Philosophy in Driyarkara Jakarta. Although active as a political and Islamic activist, Misrawi continued to write. In general, Misrawi's writings are themed thoughts of contemporary Islam, politics, religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue. In 2008, Misrawi became the director of the Moderate Modern Society, in Jakarta. The Moderate Modern Society is a research institute that aims to convey the moderation in Indonesia's development approach, especially in terms of religious tolerance and social justice in a plural society (various) with democratic ideas. References Living people 1977 births Al-Azhar University alumni Indonesian Sunni Muslims People from Sumenep Regency Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle politicians